Mythology in urban narratives
This body of artwork explores the intersection of mythology, memory, and society’s ongoing transformation. Through the use of sculptural forms and organic materials, the work invokes ancient stories and ritualistic motifs, blending them with contemporary symbolism to investigate how myth and legend continue to shape the world today. The figures inhabit a liminal space between the natural and human-made, becoming metaphors for change, resistance, and the search for identity in a rapidly evolving environment.
Themes of care, community, and the legacies of both rural and urban life flow through these works, drawing attention to the hidden narratives beneath seemingly mundane surfaces. Magical undertones, humor, and a focus on world-building invite viewers to reconsider established roles, historical power structures, and the very nature of belonging. By bridging past and present, the art offers a vision of transformation—honoring tradition while also questioning inherited stories and embracing new ways to connect in times of uncertainty.

Sculptural figure by Olivia Rode Hvass, from the exhibition "Chatter 'round the pond" at Cantina, Aarhus, 2023—melding myth, ritual, and organic form in a contemporary installation.

Sculptural figure by Olivia Rode Hvass, from the exhibition "Chatter 'round the pond" at Cantina, Aarhus, 2023—melding myth, ritual, and organic form in a contemporary installation.
The images are from the exhibition "Chatter 'round the pond," which featured works by several artists, including Olivia Rode Hvass, Lars Worm, ASMA, and Frederik Exner. The specific image, credited to photographer Mikkel Kaldal, most likely depicts a piece by Olivia Rode Hvass, as she is prominently mentioned in connection with sculptural, installation-based works at this exhibition. The style and materials of the sculpture correspond with Hvass's practice, which often centers on fantasy-inspired character design and organic, performative elements.

The images are from the exhibition "Chatter 'round the pond," which featured works by several artists, including Olivia Rode Hvass, Lars Worm, ASMA, and Frederik Exner. The specific image, credited to photographer Mikkel Kaldal, most likely depicts a piece by Olivia Rode Hvass, as she is prominently mentioned in connection with sculptural, installation-based works at this exhibition. The style and materials of the sculpture correspond with Hvass's practice, which often centers on fantasy-inspired character design and organic, performative elements.

